Psalms 91: 1
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High

shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”

Understanding that we must live our life “In Christ” is paramount for the believer. Learning how to do so takes time and diligence. However, when we do, there is nothing we cannot accomplish in Him.

Let’s look at what it means to be In Him.

Definitions:

Dwell(th) – dwell:

(1) In the Old Testament “dwell” is a translation of 9 words, of which by far the most frequent is yashabh, “to sit down,” translated “dwell” over 400 times (Genesis 4:20; Joshua 20:4; 1 Chronicles 17:1,4,5, etc.); also very frequently “sit,” and sometimes “abide,” “inhabit,” “remain.” Another word often rendered “dwell” is shakhan or shakhen (“to settle down”), from which is derived the rabbinic word shekhinah (literally, “that which dwells”), the light on the mercy-seat which symbolized the Divine presence (Exodus 25:8, etc.). (Www.biblestudytools.com).

As believers, we must understand we are not to view the presence of God as a revolving door. Rather, we must come to God with the intention of staying, and getting to know him. We must sit down, or abide in his presence.

Secret – something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

The wonderful thing about God, his secrets are meant to be discovered by the believer. However, it requires effort on our part. We will need to work for it. It is the only way to appreciate this great gift. Once it is found, we will then count it precious, and never want to leave it behind. For this reason our diligence, and perseverance is essential.

(Genesis 14:22 ) , “his secret place” is his heart, his bosom, where his only begotten Son lies; and into which he takes his people, where they are set as a seal, and who enjoy intimate communion with him; which is no other than his gracious presence, called “the secret of his presence”, ( Psalms 31:20 ) , which none but saints are admitted to, when his everlasting love, which was a secret in his heart, is made known unto them, and in which they also dwell, ( 1 John 4:16 ) , as they likewise do in the eternal decree of election; which perhaps is meant by “the clefts of the rock, and secret places of the stairs”, where the church is said to dwell, ( Song of Solomon 2:14) , unless rather Christ the Rock, and who may be signified by the cleft of that Moses was put into, when the goodness of the Lord passed before him, is intended; and who is the hiding place from the wind: mention is made of “the secret” of God’s “tabernacle”, ( Psalms 27:5 ) , in which he hides his people; alluding to the tabernacle, or temple, and the most holy place in it, called his secret place, ( Ezekiel 7:22 ) , and may refer to the ministry of the word and ordinances, where saints dwell, and enjoy much communion with God; and who are particularly under his special providence, protection, and power; which may here be designed:  (www.biblestudytools.com).

The Supreme; a title of God, who is superior to all beings, the Creator and Preserver of them, God over all, higher than the highest of angels or me.

Psalms 91:1a – can also be understood as: He that “sit down” in the “secret of his presence to enjoy intimate communication” of “the Supreme – God over all, higher than the highest of angels or me”

Understanding who He is helps us to remain humble before his presence. The anointing we operate in is only because of Him. We are, and can do nothing without Him. But through him, we can do all things (accomplish), because he strengthens us (Phillipians 4:13). If we remain “In Him.”
Reference

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1 Samuel 30:6

“And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.”

Not very often will you have people in your corner. And at times, those who you thought you could depend on to be there will turn their backs on you. But you have to be settled in your spirit on the things God has spoken to you, said about you, and called you to do/accomplish for the kingdom. 

Encourage yourself. Stand boldly on the word of God, the promise of God, and move forward without fear.

Remember, it’s not about you or how you feel. But it’s God, and what he has ordained to be. Do not allow people to prevent the plan of God from coming to fruition in your life.

No more excuses. Encourage yourself. Move forward.